Karibu katika nyumba namba 4E iliyoko 126 W. 96th Street, nyumba ya chumba kimoja cha kulala ya kabla ya vita, iliyokarabatiwa kikamilifu na yenye nafasi kubwa, ikijazwa na mwanga wa jua unaoelekea kusini. Ikiwa na dari zenye urefu wa karibu futi 10, ukumbi mrefu unaotenganisha chumba cha kulala na eneo la kuishi, pamoja na mandhari ya bustani za nyumba za mjini upande wa nyuma wenye utulivu wa jengo, nyumba hii ya kipekee inahisi kama loft ya downtown katika eneo la uptown lenye urahisi wa hali ya juu.

Unapoingia katika nyumba hii, mara moja utavutiwa na maelezo yanayoifanya nyumba hii ya kabla ya vita iwe ya kuvutia sana: sakafu maridadi za mbao ngumu, mapambo ya chini ya kuta na dari ndefu vinaangazia mwanga mwingi unaoingia kutokana na nafasi ya nyumba kuelekea kusini upande wa nyuma wa jengo. Ukumbi mrefu unatenganisha sehemu ya kuingilia na maeneo ya kuishi.

Ukipita kwenye ukumbi huo na kuvuka kabati la kuingia ndani, utaingia katika eneo kubwa sana la kuishi lenye mpangilio wenye usawa. Likielekea kwenye bustani zilizo hapa chini na likiwa kubwa kwa kiasi kikubwa kuliko sebule ya kawaida ya nyumba ya chumba kimoja cha kulala ya kabla ya vita, eneo hili lina nafasi maalumu za kukaa na kula, huku likitoa nafasi zaidi ya kutosha kwa ajili ya kuwakaribisha wageni. Hakuna nafasi iliyopotea, kuna mwanga mwingi sana, na chaguo mbalimbali za upangaji. Jambo bora zaidi ni kwamba, likiwa limefichwa kwa ustadi nyuma ya makabati maridadi yaliyojengwa ndani, kuna kitanda maalumu cha Murphy cha ukubwa wa queen, hivyo kuifanya nyumba hii iwe na uwezo wa kubadilika kuwa ya vyumba viwili vya kulala kwa bei ya nyumba ya chumba kimoja!

Pembeni tu mwa sebule utapata jiko lililokarabatiwa kwa uzuri na lenye dirisha, likiwa na vifaa vya kisasa vya chuma cha pua vya kiwango cha juu, ukuta wa nyuma na sakafu zilizopambwa kwa vigae vya kuvutia, pamoja na kaunta za mbao aina ya butcher block.

Ukirudi kwenye ukumbi, katika sehemu iliyotenganishwa vizuri na eneo la kuishi, utapata chumba cha kulala chenye utulivu. Kina nafasi ya kutosha kwa kitanda cha ukubwa wa king, meza za pembeni, kabati la nguo na eneo la kufanyia kazi. Chumba hiki ni tulivu kama eneo la kuishi kwa kuwa hakiangalii upande wa mbele wa jengo. Pia kina kabati kubwa sana, huku bafu lililokarabatiwa kwa ustadi na lenye dirisha, likiwa na beseni kubwa la kuogea, pamoja na kabati jingine la ukumbini, vikikamilisha nyumba hii nzuri.

126 W. 96th Street ni jengo dogo la ushirika lenye lifti, linalosimamiwa kitaalamu, lililopo katika eneo linalotafutwa sana la Upper West Side. Jengo hili lina chumba cha kufulia kwenye ghorofa ya kwanza, msimamizi anayeishi ndani ya jengo na anayejali mahitaji ya wakaazi, kiyoyozi cha ukutani, pamoja na maeneo ya pamoja yaliyo safi sana; na liko chini ya vitalu viwili kutoka Central Park. Chaguo za ununuzi na migahawa ni nyingi, huku ufikivu rahisi wa njia kadhaa za treni za chini ya ardhi za express na za kawaida—bila kusahau Whole Foods na Trader Joe’s zilizo umbali wa dakika chache—ukifanya maisha ya hapa yawe yenye urahisi wa kipekee.

Jengo hili zuri la ushirika linaruhusu ununuzi wa pamoja, wadhamini wa kifedha, zawadi za umiliki, pied-à-terre na upangishaji mdogo baada ya kumiliki kwa miaka miwili pekee. Kwa bahati mbaya, mbwa hawaruhusiwi.

Welcome to residence 4E at 126 W. 96th Street, a fully renovated, sprawling prewar one bedroom home bathed in south-facing sunlight. With nearly 10 foot ceilings, a long foyer separating the bedroom from the living space and views out onto the townhouse gardens in the quiet rear of the building, this exceedingly special property feels like a downtown loft in an ultra-convenient uptown location.

Enter the residence to be immediately greeted by the very details that make this prewar home so appealing: spectacular hardwood floors, baseboard moldings and high ceilings highlight the immense amount of light flowing in from the home's south-facing position in the back of the building. A long foyer separates the entryway from the living quarters.

Down that foyer beyond a walk-in closet lies the exceptionally large, symmetrical living space. Overlooking the gardens below and significantly bigger than a typical prewar one bedroom's living room, the space allows for dedicated areas for living and dining while providing more than ample space to entertain. There is no wasted space, a massive amount of light, and layout options abound. Best of all, neatly hidden behind gorgeous built-in cabinetry lies a custom, queen-sized Murphy bed, effectively making this home a flexible two-bedroom at the price of a one bedroom!

Just off of the living room you'll find the beautifully renovated, windowed kitchen, featuring high end stainless appliances, a stunning tiled backsplash and floor along with butcher block countertops.

Back down the foyer, nicely separated from the living space, you'll find the serene bedroom. Large enough for a king sized bed, nightstands, a dresser and a workspace, the bedroom is just as quiet as the living space as it does not face the front of the building. The bedroom additionally features an enormous closet while the smartly renovated, windowed bathroom with a full-size tub and yet another hallway closet complete this lovely home.

126 W. 96th Street is an intimate, professionally-managed boutique elevator coop in a highly sought after Upper West Side location. The building features a first floor laundry room, an attentive live-in super, through the wall air conditioners, and sparkling clean common areas while sitting less than two blocks from Central Park. Shopping and dining options are plentiful, while easy access to multiple express and local subway lines - not to mention a Whole Foods and Trader Joe's just minutes away - make for an incredibly convenient lifestyle.

The lovely coop allows co-purchases, guarantors, gifting, pied-a-terres and subletting after only two years of ownership. Sorry, dogs are unfortunately not allowed.